Did you know I was supposed to be on Oprah today?
Ya, so apparently, the producers sent the invitation that was intended for me to some blogger named Dooce. {Who is this Dooce anyway?} I just hope, whoever she is, that she doesn’t feel too embarrassed when she realizes she was the wrong blogger on the show.
Poor Oprah, having to just go along with it.
Oh well, accidents happen. Next time.
So, in case you wanted to know what I would have said….then you came to the right place. Here are my tidbits on motherhood. Take em or leave em. But, I’m telling you…every word is true.
- If you’re not a mom, think very long and hard about why you want to be one. And then when you feel you know the true reason and you feel it so deep in your heart, toss it out and long for it back, because that is what motherhood will do to it anyway.
- Being a mom is awesome. But not for the reasons you thought.
- You will need medication. If you want to fit in anyway. Yes, Mama Kat…it’s the cool thing to do.
- Sleeping in becomes anything past 6 am.
- A full nights sleep is 5 hours. In a row.
- Going to the grocery store alone will seem like such a big deal that you put on makeup and heels because you’re going “out.”
- You absolutely will wonder if you made a mistake having kids.
- Then you’ll feel guilty for wondering.
- Get used to it, Guilt is your new best friend.
- Wine and chocolate will be appreciated in a whole new way.
Of course, there’s good stuff too, but that wasn’t the focus of Oprah today. Instead we were to talk about how hard it is and to be open and honest about the fact.
And ask my husband, I have NO problem doing that.
I have more, I always have more, but I’ll save it for Oprah.
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
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I missed it!!! Oh well, if you were on, like you were supposed to be, then I’d be mad! Who wants to watch Dooce?? lol Nice post. 😉
WHAT???? You were supposed to be on Oprah!! You are my shero!
Love the list – especially going to the grocery store. That is so me. I do a lil dance and get my partay on when I go grocery shopping ALONE.
I missed Oprah but loved our advice. I dont have children yet and they are all great points to thank about.
You’re #1 is so awesome! and your list is my basically my list-you touched on everything- but I’ll stay tuned to see what else you tell Oprah!
I totally missed the show but thats alright b/c I am sure that this right here was better.
Oh… LOVE LOVE LOVE your post! Well done! Love your blog, too – I just happpened to stumble across it – I love it when that happens, and it’s such a great blog! I’ll be back for sure! 🙂
Great Post… I don’t have kids and it puts everything in a good perspective 🙂
Have a great day !
~Leslie
LiveLoveLaughwithLeslie.blogspot.com
Yeah, you go through the stage where you look forward to going to Walmart. And then there is the stage when you realize you hate going to the grocery store because everything is so darn expensive! Unless … you are going with your husband. And no kids. Now that, that is Mommy heaven!
I’ll bet this Dooce character *knew* the invitation should have gone to you, but wasn’t willing to give up the opportunity…the thief.
😉
I’ll remember that first one, haha.
i might get flamed for this, but totally think dooce is a douche. In fact her Time interview pissed me right off. I think there is being honest, then there is taking something and making it sound miserable so that by getting pregnant again you look like a saint who beyond selfless. She does it cause its her only moneymaker. It seems like the more critical she is, the better the ratings. Cant. Stand. Her.
Whoops, sorry. Went off a little there didnt I?
I love your list much better. Its honest but at least includes that you love your kids, not just that you like making money off them.
fyi, hubs and I just went grocery shopping sans kids. We got starbucks and called it a date. I wore lipstick. lol
I DVRed it, but haven’t watched it yet. I’m still trying to get over the fact they chose Dooce over me.
maybe this baby bug that I’ve gotten bit by will want to wait now 😉
good post. I wonder if I want to have kids… Im having a pretty good time being selfish.
I wish I had seen that … just to see what this Dooce person is all about. I’ve never read her blog or anything but do all bloggers secretly want to be her? I think I would love it if I could support myself and my family while blogging … that is what I want! ; )
And your motherhood stuff was right on the money!!
Fun and honest, as usual!
Everyone is talking about Dooce on Oprah. Even non-bloggers at my work. I totally think Oprah should have had someone other than Dooce. Like you. Or Mama Kat. Obviously, she would have invited me, but I’m not a mom. So, she’ll have to invite me when its childless blogger day. And I can talk about how much I want kids and how I sleep in until 10 on weekends.
This is fabulous. I guess my invite got all mixed up too. Hmmm. Oprah needs a new team obviously. How did she cope without all of our input?
I love all of the points you made, they are all true but they still made me laugh. Thanks!
“Get used to it, Guilt is your new best friend.”
so true my friend…so true.
we think alike.
I missed this show…hope I can find it on youtube.